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2026 Creation Care Theme: Changed for Good
Every September the Episcopal Church observes a season of Creation Care. The St. Andrew’s Creation Care ministry came up with this program hoping at least one thing will capture your interest. You are invited to join in these events and bring your friends and family along.
Humans and nature constantly interact with and change each other for good. How you have changed because of your interactions with nature? How has nature has been changed by you? Can we change each other for good?
This year's World Day of Prayer for Creation Care theme.
"They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks"
ISAIAH 2:4
2026 Creation Care Schedule of activities
Climate Resilience Rogation Walk with Rev. Mia
September 1 (Tuesday) | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
On World Day of Prayer for Creation Care join us for prayerful exploration of natural spaces in our church neighborhood changed by humans to address the impacts of climate change. We will walk/roll from St. Andrew’s Wildlife Garden to Pocket Forest to Pirone Park Rain Garden to shore of Grove Pond and end at Sunset for Prayer/Compline.
Tour Garden in the Woods, Framingham, MA
September 10 (Thursday) | 10:30 AM
Please Sign Up in Advance $15/person admission. A Golf Cart is available as needed for the 1-mile tour.
St. Andrew’s has organized a guided tour of the Garden in the Woods offered by Native Plant Trust. We will take a one mile walk to experience seasonal displays, learn about the 125-year history, and see ecologically rich plant communities. Meet Nicole Barlow at St. Andrw’s at 9:30 if you want to carpool.
Accessible. Minimum 5 people. Some hills. Golf cart is available for those who prefer to ride rather than walk.
Garden in the Woods
Lord of The Rings and Environmental Stewardship
September 20 (Sunday Forum) | 11:15 AM
At its core, Frodo's story is about how individuals can make a difference, especially when they act for the sake of and alongside people they love. Join Adam Carriere to talk about excerpts from the Lord of the Rings series that highlight JRR Tolkien's thoughts on environmental stewardship. Adam Carriere has selected appropriate passages, and you can bring yours along too. Prior reading/view of this series will enrich your experience of this discussion, but is not required to join.
"Every tree has its enemy, few have an advocate."
J.R.R. Tolkien
Ayer Library Community Read Program
September 26 (Saturday) | 10:00 AM
10AM at the Ayer Library. Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy.
Event includes book discussion, meeting local community environmental leaders from People of Ayer Concerned about the Environment (PACE), the Ayer Sustainability Committee, Grow Native MA, and North County Land Trust, and Devens Enterprise Commission, and the Ayer Devens Pocket Forest Project.
Climate Resilience Neighborhood Walk
September 26 (Saturday) | 5:00 PM
This is a secular version of the September 1 walk.
Explore new natural features in the St. Andrew’s neighborhood that reduce the impacts of climate change and improve habitat for native species. Easy walk/roll from St. Andrew’s Wildlife Garden to Pocket Forest to Pirone Park Rain Garden to shore of Grove Pond and end at Pirone Park .
Ranger of the North Movie Screening with Guest Speaker and Director Bradley Bethel.
September 26 (Saturday) | 6:30 PM
Inspired by his favorite novel, The Lord of the Rings, a retiring park ranger journeys into the Alaskan wilderness to search for hope in the face of climate change. Peter Christian moved to Alaska and became a ranger with the National Park Service in 1994. He has been patrolling and protecting the vast, northern wilderness for thirty years now and has witnessed dramatic changes in that time. As he approaches retirement, he must face the reality that the wilderness and wildlife he swore to protect are suffering from a rapidly warming climate. Embarking on a deeply personal journey into the far north of Alaska, Peter looks back to the novel that inspired him and searches for hope as the world he knows melts away.
https://forms.gle/GVnGQ6T3LEdTyZF59 (FORM RSVP)
Blessing of the Animals
October 4 (Sunday) | 9:30 AM
Bring your beloved pets for a special Blessing of the Animals as we celebrate the joy, companionship, and love they bring into our lives. All animals—and their people—are welcome!
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